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Rashad

♂ Boy

Pronounced ra-SHAD /ra.ˈʃaːd/Medium

Meaning: Good sense, good guidanceMedium

In 30 seconds: Rashad is an Arabic name meaning 'good sense' or 'good guidance' — the quality of being rightly directed. It carries a clear note of wisdom and integrity.
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Origin MediumArabic, Azerbaijani
MeaningGood sense, good guidance
U.S. rank (2025)#1722 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,246

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rooted in Arabic, the name draws on ideas of sound judgment and being guided along the right path. It has long been used in Arabic-speaking communities and is well known in the United States, where running back Rashad Jennings is one bearer.

The Turkish form Reşat reflects how the same name travels across the wider Muslim world while keeping its meaning of guidance. Rashad's two firm syllables and strong final sound give it an assured, grounded feel.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Rashad is 'good sense, good guidance', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rashad — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Reşat

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rashad Jennings (1985–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashad mean?

Rashad is usually explained as meaning 'good sense, good guidance' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Rashad?

It's commonly said ra-SHAD /ra.ˈʃaːd/.

Is Rashad a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rashad is used as a boy name.

How popular is Rashad?

In 2024, Rashad ranked #1797 in the U.S. for boys, with 91 births recorded.

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